Christopher Hampton - The Phone Call lyrics

[NORMA, spoken, on the phone] Hello, is this Gladstone 9281? Miss Schaefer? Hello, Miss Schaefer, you must forgive me for calling so late, but I really feel it's my duty. It's about Mr. Gillis - you do know a Mr. Gillis? Well, exactly how much do you know about him? Do you know where he lives? Do you know what he lives on? [NORMA] I want to spare you a lot of sadness I don't know what he's told you But I can guarantee you He doesn't live with mother Or what you'd call a roommate He's just a - I can't say it Poor Betty You ask him I'd love to hear his answer Joe! [JOE, spoken, on the phone] That's right, Betty, why don't you ask me? [NORMA, spoken] Don't [JOE, spoken, on the phone] Or better yet, come over and see for yourself. Yes, right now The address is ten thousand eighty-six, Sunset Boulevard [NORMA, spoken] Don't hate me, Joe. I did it because I need you. Look at me. Look at my hands. Look at my face. Look under my eyes. How can I go back to work if I'm wasting away? No! Don't stand there hating me, Joe. Shout at me, strike me, but say you don't hate me